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I've decided that I'd like to go with a VDO vaccum/boost gauge but my problems is I don't know where to find everything I need.

So far this option:AND

is my favorite but I'd like to use double sided tape indtead. No one from the outside would be able to see it, only I would.

I don't want to drill anything and want to stay relatively cheap. Is there any way you could help me find what to order and from where? I looked at eGauges.com and it was a little confusing on exactly what tubing kit i needed.

I'm guessing ECStuning for the NoBuzz fitting, eGuages.com for the VDO vaccum/boost gauge and the same for the tubing (just need to know what to order exactly), but, most importantly, where can I find the pod to install next to the tach? Is there a place where I can get all this in one stop? Thanks in advance. Sorry for the long winded post.

That pod is a gauge "cup". The bracket on it is removeable so it can literally be just a cup. That mounting position is also my favorite. Michael London in Colorado Springs was the only one I saw in person. Not sure what kind of cup that is, but you can find them from autometer:

Hey guys, thanks for all the help. Seriously, I appreciate it! Madigan, thanks for the offer. It's such a good deal. Will it fit a VDO Vacuum/Boost Gauge? If so, I'm in. You want paypal? Just let me know.

TJ, sorry I wasn't able to chime in on this earlier. I ordered all my stuff from Evan at 42DD. He was way cool. I also got my anti-buzz T fitting from them as well.

The bulbs just replace the black dual prong light in the photo above the vacuum line.

So hopefully, you'll look like this...well, with different gauge placement:

Let me know if there's anything else you need. I have the reciept for my purchases at home and I can check tonight after work what tubing kit I ordered...if any. I know I used my own vaccum lines.

It was quite a job and Jon helped me with alot of it. If you read my oil temp write up...I mention that there are a few places in the fire wall to run your vac. line.

I'll also try to find the dimmer switch wire you tap to put your lights on the dimmer...I'll have to pull it when I get home (I think)Jon knows someone who did the write-up on that on CB5...if you do a search you'll find it.

When you pull your underside dash panel (under the steering wheel), you'll see hundres of wires all you have to do is wire the ground to an existing one under there.

I've got two guages, but you'll probably end up looking something like this:

Yours will be a bit different due to the mounting 'cause you may have to pull a few more panels or the dash or something. I know that to run wires you need to pull fuse panel and under-steering wheel dash panel and the ECU.

That's all I can really help you with 'cause I did this back in like May or something and lost my memory of the finer details....

Hhahah... good stuff. Madigan, dude, $15 is a way good deal but I got rid of the gauge. Money is a lot tighter than I though. Sorry. I really appreciate it though. Who's ever up next on the pod.. lucky. Thanks again for all the help y'all.